How to pronounce diphtheria
John Parker
Updated on April 06, 2026
How is diphtheria pronounced?
What does diphtheria mean?
Diphtheria: An acute infectious upper respiratory tract disease that affects the throat. It is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. As the disease progresses, a membranous substance forms in the throat that makes it difficult to breathe and swallow. Diphtheria can be deadly.
How do you say tetanus and diphtheria?
diphtheria–tetanus vaccine Pronunciation. diph·the·ria-tetanus vac·cine.
